We wanted a spot that offered outdoor fun with a nearby city for lunch, and this park delivered!…read moreIt's huge.... offering hiking, camping, biking, swimming, and even skiing in the winter. There's always something to do no matter the season. Parking is $8, and on busy days you might wait a few minutes, but it's worth it. At the entrance, you'll get a helpful map (also available online) that shows all the trails and recreation options. We parked near the boat launch and took the 1.5-mile loop to the waterfall, a beautiful, family-friendly walk with no complaints from the kids! The waterfall itself is stunning. We kicked off our shoes, dipped our feet in the cool water, and climbed around the rocks above the falls. There are more challenging hikes if you're feeling adventurous, and it's only about 10 minutes to great Hudson riverfront dining afterward. We left smiling and saying, "That was so fun maybe we should get an annual pass!

Fantastic! A short drive from the Twin Cities, this is a lovely site to take a walk in nature or…read moreuse for camping. This is my secondary visit where we came for a short hike to the falls with our dogs. If you are not from WI, be prepared to pay a few extra dollars more as a non-resident. My family parked near the entrance and used the trail next to the parking lot. There is a giant hill leading down to the falls which means the hike back is tough and almost breathless. I personally feel like seeing the falls makes it all worth it. When arriving at the falls, there are such a wide variety of humans who are climbing, swimming, sitting in nature, enjoying picnics, taking pictures and even knitting. While we typically do the quick falls hike, know that multiple trails exist and that maps will be provided upon entry. Enjoy!!

Was looking for family fun over the Xmas break and the Badlands Snowpark was perfect. This place…read morehas multiple runs and tow ropes to meet any level. Other places just have a single run which gets boring after a while in my opinion. The cost is $25.00 per person and tickets must be purchased through their website. Highly recommend to get out of the house and go.

This snowpark is intense. Make sure you have protective gear for your kids (helmets, etc.) and know…read morewhat you're getting into.

After a few duds, we were exploring other area parks while visiting family in Hudson. This was the…read morewinner! Expansive play area with towers, sandbox, slides galore, climbing walls, covered picnic area, benches, swings, tire swing, etc. There are also baseball fields, bathrooms available, and a great view of the Hudson water tower. The area is pretty enclosed, with much of it fenced, so we played with confidence that our wanderer child would be contained. :-)

What a super cool place to avoid the heat or snow and have your kids burn off some energy. We were…read morechatting with a dad at a local outdoor playground and he mentioned GNG as a new-ish spot he brings his toddler to. After the heat took its toll, we decided to head over to GNG for some indoor fun. It is located in the midst of a sea of warehouses but you're not lost...it has a huge jungle gym space that requires those tall ceilings. The space is clean, as are the restrooms, with hand sanitizer throughout as well. There are snacks, drinks, and coffee for purchase. The prices are affordable and we opted for the $15 combo passes for the three kids to play in the gym and play 18 holes of mini golf. The play space is enclosed with socks required, so bring those with you (or purchase at GNG). There is an abundance of seating for parents to sit outside the play space or you can go in at no cost as a spectator. Our kids (7 & 11) loved both the jungle gym and the mini golf. There was no one in the large mini golf area and it is black lit and decorated in a pirate and nautical theme that was a lot of fun. I honestly would come back here to play mini golf without my kids with friends or my spouse. With kids was great, too, but the mini golf is also adult-friendly. The arcade was extremely expensive and not worth it, in our opinion. Makes sense, as they likely also pay a game rental company for use of the games. The one item our kids had success with and happiness from was a rubber duck claw machine that guarantees a winner. In general, this was an amazing place that we can't wait to come back to when we are back in town. Amazing find. Thanks, park dad!

they shouldnt own a kids place as they are rude n inpatient with kids "U NO RUN!" of course kids…read morewill run, its a play place-good for toddlers age, not my older kids, they were bored n the bathrooms really need attention too-YUK

Super pleasant park. I had some time during the week to take a stroll along the River here. There…read moreare lots of benches and plenty of grassy areas to sit down and just let the stresses slide away while enjoying this quiet pleasant park.

Loved this place! Beautiful sunset view. Calm place with many local restaurants! Had a beautiful…read morewalk and then got ice cream in the area.

My daughter has been taking lessons at Windfall Equestrian Center since 2020. Jennifer Coleman and…read moreher team are fantastic. We originally thought my daughter wanted to do dressage but when she changed her mind and wanted to switch to jumping our trainer Madison switched the training up instantly. Now my daughter trains every week with Madison and Boomer. Hopefully they'll start showing soon! The staff is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They even have Equine Therapy available too! It's a great group of people with passion and knowledge they want to share.

We had a really disappointing experience with Windfall Equestrian. My family visited to see a horse…read moreand that same day, we made it clear that we wanted to move forward with purchasing him and would pay in cash pending the vet's clearance. We were simply waiting on final feedback from the vet and felt confident about the next steps. However, we were later told that the horse had been shown to another interested party who ended up placing a deposit. At no point during our visit or follow-up were we informed that a deposit was required to secure him. We absolutely would have placed a deposit immediately if that had been communicated. We were told an email had been sent, but it was missed during a busy workday. Given how time-sensitive these situations are, a quick phone call would have made all the difference--especially since we were only contacted by phone after the horse was no longer available.  Overall, the lack of clear and timely communication was extremely frustrating and left us heartbroken. We hope this feedback encourages better communication practices in the future so other families don't have a similar experience.

Took the intro to Scuba class. There really was no instruction, per say. More of a reading of all…read moredisclaimers. We then had a 45 minute wait before pool time began and because they only have enough for half the class to go in at a time, we sat around for 30 minutes (boring). Was fun once we got it, but it bit nasty to have to use a respirator that someone just got done using (they don't clean 'em up after the first wave). Worth trying if you haven't scuba'd before but otherwise, meh.

Absolutely awesome customer service and training. The locations for the pool Dives and Open Water…read moreDives are great and the staff is all friendly and very helpful. Their rates are reasonable and accommodate to anyone. Discounts for students, law enforcement, and military veterans. Charlie is a great instructor and Clarence is extremely helpful. Terry and the guys at St Croix scuba and snorkeling are all Class Acts

10/10 experience! My mom and I went up in a private trip, with Keith as our pilot, and it was so…read moresurreal! He helped make it such an amazing trip. He was a very fun pilot, being very knowledgeable of the area, while cracking jokes but still making sure we felt safe enough. 100% will try and book another trip! One thing to prepare for - we were informed it takes 8 times on average of scheduling your flight before actually going up - so don't be discouraged!!! Totally worth it.

Avoid this company at all costs! I used them 20+ years ago but have no faith in them today…read more Initially, it took 2 weeks and 2 attempts to get a reply to a voicemail or email. I had intended to propose to my girlfriend (at 60 years of age!) up in the balloon the day before she travelled for a month. The weather was perfect but they cancelled early in the morning. There are horror stories in some reviews of 25 reservations being cancelled before finally getting a flight. Yes, they do list they don't give refunds, but now they have almost $800 of my money until a flight next year or the year after. I recommend they don't charge customers until the day of services being rendered. This is like a Ponzi scheme and if the business possibly goes bankrupt, you lose all of your money. I suspect they are sitting on tens of thousands of dollars of future flights. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!

Riverfront park with sidewalks, bridges, a bandshell (that hosts various events), and the cool…read moreHudson sign. If you walk a little farther, you will find the small beach area to swim and play in the sand. My brother also brought my kids to a "playground," which ended up being a collection of body weight exercise stations across from the library. :-) There are benches, tables, and green space throughout to enjoy reading under a shaded tree or a picnic with the fam. They were setting up for a concert when we were there and there was a bunch of seating and green space directly in front of the bandshell. This is a small, easily walkable park, adjacent to all of the cool riverfront restaurants and charming downtown shops.

The front half of a larger park, that has a handful of pedestrian paths with good views of the lake…read moreas well as the river. It has more lawn than the back half, several decorative monuments and it's adjacent to some of the nicer restaurants in Hudson.

The Zone is a special place where you get a variety of workout class options and meet your fitness…read moretribe! Everyone is welcoming and supportive and you have the option of coming live to classes or completing classes on demand. Come check us out!

I have been a member for 3 yrs and can't say enough good things about this gym. The people are so…read morewelcoming and supportive. The trainers give you just the right amount of push based on where YOU are at in your fitness journey. And if you "fall off" the wagon, they are there to help pick you up and get you back on track. Eric (owner) has created more than a gym. It is a community.